2000 J Boats J/120

Alameda, California

Year 2000

Length 40 ft

Price

$139,000

Overview

HiJinx is an exceptionally well-maintained and extensively updated J/120 racer/cruiser, combining proven performance with comfortable cruising accommodations and excellent offshore capability.

The J/120 has long been one of J/Boats’ most successful performance racer/cruisers—a boat capable of competing seriously on the racecourse while remaining easily managed and genuinely comfortable for cruising. HiJinx is a particularly attractive example, benefiting from substantial recent investment in the systems that matter most on a performance sailboat of this age.

More than $50,000 has been invested in major upgrades alone over the past several years, including complete new standing rigging by KKMI in 2025, extensive B&G and Raymarine electronics upgrades, a new high-capacity Balmar alternator and charging system, new three-blade Max-Prop, new interior upholstery, beautifully refinished interior woodwork and cabin sole, and a new offshore dodger. Numerous additional maintenance and modernization projects have been completed throughout the boat.

Her 2025 standing-rigging replacement at KKMI represented approximately a $20,000 investment and included the forestay, backstay and shrouds. The hydraulic backstay was rebuilt, spreader tips replaced, and the mast strengthened at the spinnaker exit sheave. Complete new mast wiring and lighting fixtures were installed in 2024.

Electronics received approximately $12,000 in upgrades during 2024, centered around a B&G Triton Edge system with Triton displays. Raymarine equipment includes an EV-100 underdeck autopilot, Axiom chartplotter, RAY73 VHF and AIS700 transmit/receive transponder. Onboard Wi-Fi allows vessel data to be transmitted to external devices.

HiJinx retains the performance equipment and sail inventory expected of a serious J/120, with dedicated racing headsails and asymmetric spinnakers as well as separate cruising and delivery sails. Her sail inventory allows a new owner to continue racing immediately while retaining a practical cruising configuration.

Below deck, HiJinx stands apart from many J/120s. New upholstery was installed in 2024, while the teak sole, moldings, saloon table, companionway ladder and master stateroom were refinished. Additional LED lighting brightens the galley and saloon, while added cabinetry provides useful storage without sacrificing the light, functional character of the original J/Boat interior.

On deck, a new high-quality offshore dodger with Strataglass was added in 2024. All hatches and windows have been rebedded, the bowsprit seals replaced, and all six winches were completely torn down and serviced.

Whether the next owner intends to race around the buoys, compete offshore, cruise the California coast or combine all three, HiJinx offers the speed and handling that made the J/120 famous with the benefit of extensive recent investment and modernization.

Specifications

Year 2000

Condition Used

Category Sail

Hull Material Fiberglass

Length Overall 40 ft

Beam 12 ft

Max Draft 7 ft

Engines 1

Cabins 2

Heads 1

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Yanmar

Model: 3JH2-E

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 38hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 Blade

Boat Engine Location Code: Center

Drive Transmission Description: Direct

Year: 2000

Hours: 1,200

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Accomodations

HiJinx features a spacious and practical interior with excellent natural light and ventilation.

The main saloon offers opposing upholstered settees with storage behind and above, complemented by a centerline dining table with folding leaves. With the leaves folded, the arrangement leaves an unusually open passage through the saloon; when opened, the table provides a substantial dining area for crew and guests.

Forward is a large berth surrounded by attractive wood hull lining, shelving and storage. Additional sleeping accommodations are located aft, with the saloon settees providing further berth capacity when required.

An enclosed head is located forward of the main saloon.

Interior highlights include:

Varnished wood interior joinery
Teak-and-holly cabin sole
Blue-gray upholstered settees and berth cushions
Folding centerline dining table
Numerous opening ports and overhead hatches
Reading lights
Extensive lockers, drawers and shelving
Excellent natural light and ventilation

Galley

The galley is arranged for practical use underway or at anchor and provides considerably more working space than is typical aboard a performance-oriented sailboat.

Features include a large double stainless-steel sink with pressure water, stove and oven, microwave, extensive countertop space, drawers, lockers and additional galley storage.

Electronics and Navigation

Approximately $12,000 in electronics upgrades completed in 2024, including:

B&G Triton Edge computer
B&G Triton wind, speed and depth system
B&G Triton displays
Rebuilt B&G wind instruments with upgraded A+T sensors
B&G Triton display at companionway
Large Garmin display at companionway
Raymarine EV-100 underdeck autopilot
Raymarine autopilot ram
Raymarine P70 control head at helm
Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
Raymarine RAY73 VHF
New masthead VHF antenna
Raymarine AIS700 transmit/receive transponder
Onboard Wi-Fi for transmitting vessel data to external devices
Hardware retained to restore mast-mounted displays if desired

Rigging and Mast

A major rigging refit was completed by KKMI in 2025 at a cost of approximately $20,000.

Complete new standing rigging
New forestay
New backstay
New shrouds
Hydraulic backstay rebuilt
Rig retuned for San Francisco Bay summer conditions
Spreader tips replaced
Mast strengthened at spinnaker exit sheave
Complete new mast wiring — 2024
New mast lighting fixtures — 2024
New Dyneema running backstays available but not currently installed

Sails

HiJinx carries an extensive inventory suitable for both racing and cruising:

Quantum carbon mainsail — 2019, lightly used
105% cruising laminate jib — 2024
100% aramid racing jib for full-length headstay without furling drum
100% laminate racing jib configured for use with roller furler; no UV cover
155% laminate genoa for full-length headstay
160m² A2 asymmetric spinnaker
120m² A4 asymmetric spinnaker with sock
120m² A3 asymmetric spinnaker — 2024
White Dacron cruising/delivery mainsail
100% cruising/delivery jib
New lazy-jack mainsail pack — 2025
Sunbrella mainsail cover with J/120 branding

Engine & Propulsion

Yanmar 3JH3-E diesel
38 hp at 3,000 rpm
Approximately 1,200 hours
New three-blade Max-Prop — 2024
Impeller replaced August 2023
Fuel-level gauge replaced — 2025
Coolant reservoir cleaned and flushed — 2025
Annual engine oil and filter changes

The new three-blade Max-Prop represented an approximately $4,000 upgrade in 2024.

Electrical

New high-capacity Balmar alternator — 2025
Smart external alternator regulator
New battery monitoring and health-management system — 2025
Navigation, motoring and anchoring lights replaced — 2025

Interior & Accommodations

HiJinx's interior is one of the boat's standout features and presents particularly well.

Approximately $8,000 in new upholstery was installed in 2024. At the same time, substantial interior refinishing was undertaken, giving the boat a considerably fresher appearance than many J/120s of similar vintage.

New interior upholstery — 2024
Teak cabin sole refinished — 2024
Interior moldings refinished
Saloon table refinished
Companionway ladder refinished
Master stateroom refinished
Additional bright LED lighting installed in galley and saloon
Additional saloon cabinetry provides useful storage
Teak detailing in master and aft cabins
Bright white J/Boat interior surfaces retain a light, open feel

Deck & Exterior

High-quality offshore dodger with Strataglass — new 2024
All hatches and windows rebedded
Bowsprit seals replaced
All six winches completely torn down and relubricated — 2023
Removable anchor roller
Factory-style anchor locker
Teak cockpit table and pedestal base in excellent condition

The anchor locker is a particularly useful feature, as not all J/120s were equipped with one.

Plumbing

The sanitation and plumbing systems have also received significant recent attention.

Head system completely torn down and rebuilt — 2023
Head hoses replaced
Manual pumps rebuilt
Y-valve rebuilt
New fixtures in galley and head
New bilge pump — 2024

Ground Tackle & Additional Equipment

Fortress FX-23 anchor
42' G3 chain
240' nylon anchor rode
Removable anchor roller
Emergency rudder
Teak cockpit table and pedestal base
New Dyneema running backstays available but not presently installed
Sunbrella J/120-branded mainsail cover

Recent Improvements — Highlights

HiJinx has received extensive maintenance and modernization, with the largest recent projects including approximately $20,000 in standing rigging, $12,000 in electronics, $8,000 in upholstery, $6,000 offshore dodger and $4,000 Max-Prop—more than $50,000 in these five projects alone.

Additional investments include the Balmar charging system, mast repairs and rewiring, interior refinishing, LED lighting, sanitation-system rebuild, rebedded hatches and windows, bowsprit seals, winch servicing and numerous other projects.

The result is a J/120 that has had substantial attention paid to its rig, electronics, electrical system, propulsion, interior, deck hardware and water-tightness, rather than simply receiving cosmetic updates.